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Browse our extensive collection of tech articles for DIY tips on everything you need to know to work on your project car. We’ve got you covered from setting up your first workshop, to mechanical upgrades, car care and much more!
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AdviceCar Airbags: how they work and why they’re important
While airbags are proven to prevent serious injuries and save lives, they can also be pretty dangerous, so it’s important to know how they operate
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AdviceDo I pay rego during lockdown? Answering your COVID car questions
Advice to keep your car in good shape during lockdown and to save money if you can’t drive
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AdviceDriving on snow and ice safely
Here’s how to stay safe off-road when winter adds snow and ice to the mud and grit
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AdviceHow to react around emergency vehicles
What should you do when you hear a siren or see flashing lights in your rear view mirror?
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AdviceCar maintenance tasks you can do yourself
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AdviceHow often should you service your car?
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Advice12 must-haves for peaceful family road trips
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AdviceElectric power steering: the pros and cons
Engine tech
Bodywork
Can a tuned dual-cab take on a box-fresh hot hatch at the drags?
Australia has gone dual-cab crazy but, with the help of the aftermarket, can you have your performance car, and tow with it too?
2022 Hyundai i30 N pricing announced, DCT auto arrives
Hyundai’s updated hot hatch is finally here, and it’s got the dual-clutch transmission at last!
IPCC report paints worrying climate picture
The IPCC’s sixth report paints a grim picture of the effects of climate change and is more forceful about the human impact
Nissan teases Z coupe ahead of August 17 reveal – update
Teaser videos released ahead of official reveal next week
Jaguar announces pricing and features for updated 2022 F-Pace
The updated F-Pace range is headlined by new tech and comfort features with minor price changes to match
Lamborghini teases new Countach – UPDATE: It’s leaked!
Legendary supercar to return as a low volume hybrid
Aston Martin Valkyrie gains open-air Spider variant
Topless hypercar set to debut at Pebble Beach
First Australian Drive: Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD
Is the GV70 mid-size SUV the car to catapult Genesis to success?
Tesla delays Model S deliveries to ‘prioritise higher-paying customers’ in the US
American buyers are being slapped with months-long delays
US Senate passes $1.2 trillion EV infrastructure bill
Significant milestone as it passes with bipartisan support
Toyota adds anti-theft tech to 2022 HiLux and Fortuner
Toyota Connected Services updates continue to roll out through model range
Nissan Australia falls from top 10 brands in July
VFACTS data shows Nissan is almost a quarter down in market share
Ford enlists the help of robots ‘Shelby and Miles’ to test cars in extreme conditions
Blue Oval legends honoured with new testing robots to assist with vehicle development
Opinion: Form, function and fashion in the aftermarket car scene
From massive wings to questionable pod filters, car modifications are often based in function but that isn’t always the case
For drivers, ‘smartwatches’ are a bigger danger than phones
Think a mobile phone is bad for distracted driving? Smartwatches are worse.
GM parking over 1000 vehicles a day due to semi-conductor shortage – UPDATE
More than 10,000 vehicles are waiting for chips
Toyota teases 2022 Tundra TRD Pro’s off-roading upgrades – UPDATE
Toyota has continued to tease the new Tundra ahead of its official reveal
Tesla officially delays Cybertruck production to 2022
Initially planned to launch later this year, 2022 is the earliest production date for the controversial EV
Tesla Model 3 recalled for brake issue
The notice also allegedly affects the Model Y, although no VINs for it are listed
ANCAP to change star rating system
New proposals could shake up the crash test system Down Under
2022 BMW iX3 price and features
Updated EV SUV to land in Australia later this year
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans recalled over risk of front brake failure
The issue could cause fluid to leak and lead to a loss of braking ability
‘Cannonball Run’ Lamborghini Countach added to National Historic Vehicle Register
Iconic Countach inducted into elite club
2021 Audi RS4 Avant review
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